US military asks for ‘creative and unconventional ideas’ to punish Iran after Trump’s ‘despair’ over strategy

Iran and the United States are no closer to resolving the conflict after five months of an increasingly unpopular war

Report: U.S. Army Asks Soldiers for 'Unconventional' Ideas to Punish Iran  Haaretz

Military officials described the crowdsourcing-style email as unusual, while a second source said CENTCOM was reviewing its approach and considering a wide range of alternatives.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)The US Central Command has asked military analysts for “new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran” as Washington considers alternatives to bring Te

The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas. “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” an officer in US Central Command’s intelligence branch wrote in a message sent Wednesda

The US military reportedly sought "creative and unconventional" ideas to pressure Iran as Trump prepared for renewed talks with Tehran.

Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran  CNN